Annette Vaughan
The 2023 Battle to the Pacific 5K/10K and half marathon events, hosted by Bivouac Racing, will once again be held in November at Fort Stevens State Park (just outside of Astoria.) There is so much to explore nearby, including a shipwreck on the beach and a historic military area, so be sure to take advantage while you are there. This race is the 4th – and final – event of Bivouac’s trail races for the year. On…
I’ve got to be honest, I’m kind of dreading the fall/winter weather. I love the cooler running temperatures, but I am not looking forward to endless runs in the rain. Yes, I will usually get it done, but there are some days when I just can’t convince myself to get out the door. I can’t last on a treadmill for long, so I never invested in one. But, when I had the opportunity to test…
With the onset of fall comes the annual Regatta Run in Tualatin. This 5K coincides with the annual West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta, an event you don’t want to miss. Believe it or not, the Pumpkin Regatta is a competition of rowing giant pumpkins across a lake like they are boats! So you can run a 5K, watch people try to control giant floating pumpkins, and enjoy the many other festivities being held that day…
The Stub Stewart Trail Challenge is keeping it interesting for the 2023 event. It’s basically a choose your own distance trail run. The course is a 6.5 mile loop and in previous years you had a choice of the Quarter Marathon (1 loop) or Half Marathon (2 loops). Last year Bivouac Racing added a 3/4 Marathon (3 loops) and a Full Marathon option (4 loops.) No matter which distance you choose, it’s the same price.…
The crisp early mornings and scattered golden leaves that blanket the Willamette Valley after the first frost of autumn, beckon runners to the forests of Corvallis, Oregon the first weekend in October. Now in its 10th year, the Condor 25k Trail Run is one of Oregon’s hidden gems on the trail running race circuit each fall. The course incorporates a diverse network of rolling single track trails and logging roads that meander through the McDonald Forest,…
The first trail race on Angel’s Rest is coming this October! Brought to you by Alpine Running, this Columbia Gorge race promises to be one for the books. With stream crossings, challenging trails, and amazing views, the course will go by both Multnomah and Wahkeena Falls and will take you uphill through the rebirth of the forests burnt by the 2017 Eagle Creek fire. Angel’s Rest has 3 different distances: the 20 miler, half marathon,…
Calling all trail runners for the Brown Mountain Bigfoot Chase! This is a chance to run around the ancient Brown Mountain Volcano, enjoy views of Mt. McLoughlin, and run on parts of the Pacific Crest, High Lakes, and Brown Mountain Trails if you choose the epic 40K course. You also have some shorter, but still amazing, options with a 10 mile or 5K event. The 10K will have one aid station and the 40K will…
The Willamette Valley Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K will be held in Salem on Sunday, September 17. Breakaway Promotions WVM is once again combined with the Willamette Valley Wine Festival. All races will start at Riverfront Park then head over the Peter Courtney Bridge into Minto-Brown Island Park and follow the Willamette River south before looping back and finishing back at Riverfront Park in downtown Salem. You can check out the course details here. The…
Given the opportunity to test the Yosuda YB001R Magnetic Exercise Bike, I jumped on it! While I’m not big on indoor cardio equipment, I’ve realized that some days that outdoor run just isn’t going to happen. So having an alternative is never a bad idea. And, on my (indoor) strength training days, a bike would give me a quick cardio option to mix-in. Also, the Yosuda doesn’t take up much space, so that really won…
September 16 will mark the 5th year of the Oregon Hop Run in Independence. This small town race includes a 10K, 5K, and a 1/2 mile kids dash. The race will start at Riverview Park and run along a multi-use path with views of the Willamette River. Check out our 2021 race recap here! 5K runners will complete the loop once, while 10K runners will do 2 loops, with the hop bell being rung on…
